Please note: despite restrictions being lifted by the Government of Alberta, our office remains closed to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, at this time. ASEBP is working on a plan to reopen the office and more details will be available soon. Click here for up-to-date information about your benefits and COVID-19.
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Join our Facebook Live conversation at 11:30 a.m. on June 2 to hear from ASEBP's lead pharmacist, Ollie Semonis, where he'll share his clinical perspectives on how improved sleep, nutrition, activity, relaxation, and reduced stress all work to improve our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Physical Well-being
The month of February is synonymous with love, kindness, and taking time to brighten someone else’s day to show how much you care. But when’s the last time you stepped back and shown yourself a little extra kindness?
Two years into the pandemic, public education workers continue to provide safe, caring spaces for staff and students. For some, it’s also meant shouldering the emotion, fear, and uncertainty your students have felt when life hasn’t made sense and providing stability for others who rely on school for a positive influence in their lives.
Recall Notice: The Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) was recently advised of a recall notice issued by Health Canada on June 23, 2021, regarding Philips Electronics CPAP machines.
One year since the first COVID-19 public health orders were issued in Alberta, we’re still limiting our interactions with others, including friends and loved ones, and keeping physical distance from one another at work and in other public places.
These actions—while protecting our physical health—can make us feel isolated, lonely, and increase stress and mental fatigue.
We know that there are many dimensions of wellness, and that goes for what’s happening in our minds and bodies too.
Today, the Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan (ASEBP) is proud to take part in Bell Let’s Talk Day. This year’s theme is Give because every action, whether big or small, makes a difference when it comes to mental health. Talking—and listening—has never been so important, as many of us struggle with the challenges of this pandemic.
You’ve likely heard the adage ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. But these days, as a teacher, bus driver, custodian, payroll clerk (or other role), you may need to continue leaning on your ‘village’ of support and caring to help you navigate life’s ups and downs, especially now amid a global pandemic.
The highs of trick-or-treating season are over now, and with the holiday season just around the corner it’s a great time to think about our health, and in particular, type 2 diabetes. November is diabetes awareness month, and we want to help you focus on creating a lifestyle that keeps you well along your lifelong health journey. Fun fact: type 2 diabetes is entirely preventable! This is a big deal because it’s completely within our power to manage our wellness and be a good example for others in our lives.